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The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro is associated with 185 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Steering, accounting for 45 reports (24% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 8 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 3.6l 6-cyl, and 6.2l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 15 to 25 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 185 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Steering (45 / 24%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 13 crash / 1 fire / 7 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 15–25 MPG across 8 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Camaro 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Camaro 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 20 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
Camaro 3.6L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Camaro 3.6L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 16 MPG 28 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
Camaro 6.2L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 17 MPG 27 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
Camaro 6.2L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 16 MPG 25 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
Camaro 6.2L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
Camaro 6.2L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 12 MPG 20 MPG 15 MPG — $5,050 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
C RWD 8.3%
2 DR RWD 8.3%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Chevrolet Camaro models.
View complete 2017 Chevrolet Camaro crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?

Summary of 185 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
185
Crash Reports
13
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
7
Total Injuries
8

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Steering 45 complaints (3 crashes)
Powertrain 35 complaints
Visibility & Wipers 12 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 7 complaints
Electrical System 5 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2017 Chevrolet Camaro problems & component breakdown (56 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V175000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
NHTSA Campaign #21V211000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during deployment of the frontal driver air bag.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.
NHTSA Campaign #19V086000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.
View all 2017 Chevrolet Camaro recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro

How many safety recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro have?

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?

NHTSA records list 185 consumer defect complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Steering, appearing in 45 filings (24% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro range from 15 to 25 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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